The Empire State Building Experience

Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, the 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond.The Empire State Building is a trademarked image and used with permission by ESRT.

Powerful binoculars offer an unobstructed view in every direction.

The Empire State Building’s open-air 86th Floor Observation Deck wraps around the building’s spire, providing one-of-a-kind views of Central Park, The Hudson River and East River, The Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, The Statue of Liberty, and much more.

Since 1976, the Empire State Building’s tower lights have maintained a tradition of changing color to recognize various occasions and organizations throughout the year.

The Empire State Building is more than just a view. It’s an immersive experience inside a world famous landmark.

Soaring 1,454 feet above the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the world’s most recognizable and celebrated attraction.

Located in the heart of NYC, the Empire State Building offers more than just 360-degree views. It’s an immersive experience inside a world famous landmark. Your admission includes the Sustainability exhibit, the historic Dare to Dream exhibit, FREE Wi-Fi access, and a same-day return visit to enjoy the late night open-air view of the greatest city in the world. Enhance your experience by downloading the free Official Empire State Building Experience app, available in the App Store and Google Play.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes general admission entry to the 86th floor observatory, plus bonus same-night general admission.

Exclusive Feature

CityPASS Includes two general admission visits, one during the day and another the same night.

Located in the heart of NYC, the Empire State Building offers more than just 360-degree views. It’s an immersive experience inside a world famous landmark. Your admission includes the Sustainability exhibit, the historic Dare to Dream exhibit, and FREE Wi-Fi access. Enhance your experience by downloading the free Official Empire State Building Experience app, available in the App Store and Google Play.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes one-time general admission entry to the 86th floor observatory of this New York City icon.

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American Museum of Natural History

At 94 feet long, the 21,000-pound fiberglass model of a female blue whale is a Museum treasure.Photo Credit: AMNH/C. Chesek

The newest addition to the fossil halls is the 122-foot-long cast of a Titanosaur--a species so new it has not yet been formally named by the paleontologists who discovered it.Photo Credit: AMNH/D. Finnin

The Rose Center for Earth and Space encompasses the spectacular Hayden Sphere and exhibitions that explore the vast range of sizes in the cosmos, the history of the universe, the nature of galaxies, stars, and planets, and the dynamic features of planet Earth.

The Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium uses state-of-the art technology to communicate cutting-edge science. A digital video system projects across the theater's 67-foot-wide hemispheric dome, and every seat has an amazing view.Photo Credit: AMNH/D. Finnin

The Biodiversity and Environmental Halls offer a vivid and inspiring vision of the spectacular beauty and abundance of life on Earth.Photo Credit: AMNH/R. Mickens

The Akeley Hall of African Mammals showcases large mammals of Africa. At the center is a freestanding group of eight elephants, poised as if to charge, surrounded by 28 habitat dioramas.Photo Credit: AMNH/D. Finnin

See it in 3D at the Museum's LeFrak Theater.Photo Credit: AMNH/D. Finnin

One of two halls in the David H. Koch Dinosaur Wing, the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs features fossils from one of the two major groups of dinosaurs.Photo Credit: AMNH/D. Finnin

Explore human cultures, the natural world, and the universe with a visit to one of the world's most famous natural history museums! Meet the Titanosaur, one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, in the museum’s fossil halls. See world-renowned dioramas, the 94-foot-long blue whale, and the stunning Rose Center for Earth and Space, featuring an 87-foot-diameter sphere that appears to float inside a glass cube. Don’t miss the Hayden Planetarium Space Show Dark Universe or a spectacular digital 3D and 2D film in the giant-screen LeFrak Theater.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes general admission to the Museum and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, plus the Space Show or a giant screen film in 3D and 2D.

Explore human cultures, the natural world, and the universe with a visit to one of the world's most famous natural history museums! Meet the Titanosaur, one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, in the museum’s fossil halls. See world-renowned dioramas, the 94-foot-long blue whale, and the stunning Rose Center for Earth and Space, featuring an 87-foot-diameter sphere that appears to float inside a glass cube. Don’t miss the Hayden Planetarium Space Show Dark Universe or a spectacular digital 3D and 2D film in the giant-screen LeFrak Theater.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes general admission to the Museum and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, plus the Space Show or a giant screen film in 3D and 2D.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Washington Crossing the Delaware is an icon of American visual culture and one of the most beloved objects in The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Emanuel Leutze, Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of John Stewart Kennedy, 1897.

The Museum's collection of Greek and Roman art comprises more than seventeen thousand works.

The Great Hall has been the majestic main entry of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than a century. Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The collection of Asian art at the Metropolitan Museum is one of the largest and is the most comprehensive in the West.Jain Svetambara Tirthankara in Meditation, Seated on a Throne Cushion, India, Gujarat, first half of the 11th century, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Purchase, Florence and Herbert Irving Gift, 1992.

The Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing is an Egyptian monument built by Emperor Augustus around 15 b.c. and reconstructed in a modern simulation of its original site.Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in the Asian Art Galleries.Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York’s most visited museum and attraction, The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Voted the #1 museum in the world for 2015 by TripAdvisor.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes skip-the-line admission and all exhibitions at The Met plus same day admission to The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters.

New York’s most visited museum and attraction, The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Voted the #1 museum in the world for 2015 by TripAdvisor.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes General Admission and all exhibitions at The Met, plus same-day admission to The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Day or night, it's a dramatic view of New York City you just cant' get anywhere else.

Combine two traditions by visiting the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink and Top of the Rock Observation Deck.

Situated in midtown Manhattan, Top of the Rock provides visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the architecture of Rockefeller Center and its significance to the growth of New York City.

Three floors of indoor and outdoor decks offer stunning panoramas of the city’s energy, wonder, and beauty.

Experience breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of New York City and beyond from interior and exterior decks on the top three floors of this legendary art deco skyscraper, 30 Rock. Feel the energy, wonder and beauty of New York City day or night from 70 stories up.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes general admission to Top of the Rock®, offering stunning 360-degree views from 70 stories up.

Experience breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of New York City and beyond from interior and exterior decks on the top three floors of this legendary art deco skyscraper, 30 Rock. Feel the energy, wonder and beauty of New York City day or night from 70 stories up.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes general admission to Top of the Rock®, offering stunning 360-degree views from 70 stories up.

Walk with wonder through Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture. The museum presents intriguing special exhibitions and is home to one of the world’s finest collections of 20th-century works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso and Cézanne.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes general admission to this world-renowned collection of art from the 20th and 21st century, including special exhibits.

Walk with wonder through Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture. The museum presents intriguing special exhibitions and is home to one of the world’s finest collections of 20th-century works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso and Cézanne.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes general admission to this world-renowned collection of art from the 20th and 21st century, including special exhibits.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

The statue is visited by millions of people a year and continues to remain an icon for freedom as well as a welcoming symbol to immigrants arriving to America.

Ellis Island was once America’s busiest immigration station that operated for over 62 years (1892 until 1954) and saw millions of people from around the world

The torch that the Statue of Liberty holds in her right hand symbolizes enlightenment. The statue’s official name is Liberty ‘Enlightening the World’.

The statue has an iron infrastructure and a copper exterior, which has turned green over time due to oxidation.

Experience the beauty and history of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, located in New York Harbor. Explore the grounds of Liberty and Ellis Islands, stand in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, and explore the rich history of immigration at what once was the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes one round-trip Statue Cruises ferry ride with stops at Liberty Island and Ellis Island, plus an audio tour on each island and Ellis Island Immigration Museum admission.

Experience the beauty and history of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, located in New York Harbor. Explore the grounds of Liberty and Ellis Islands, stand in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, and explore the rich history of immigration at what once was the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes one round-trip Statue Cruises ferry ride with stops at Liberty Island and Ellis Island, plus an audio tour on each island and Ellis Island Immigration Museum admission.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

The Circle Line Liberty Cruise is an hour long and narrated by professional guides.

The best of NYC Cruise offers a full view of Manhattan from the water.

Get off the pavement and on the water for unique views of the city.

The BEAST takes passengers on a custom-built, 70-foot speedboat ride at speeds around 45 mph.

Nothing quite compares to a NYC sunset cruise through the city.

On the Liberty Cruise, passengers will learn all kinds of facts and history about the famous statue.

See the city’s iconic landmarks from the top deck.

Take in the world’s premier skyline with up-close and magnificent views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade and 101 NYC sights — all from the newest fleet of boats on the water. Learn the legends and lore behind this great city from professional tour guides. While onboard, enjoy a fully stocked café.

Exclusive Feature

CityPASS includes a choice of five different cruise options.

Experience magnificent views of the world’s premier skyline with up-close views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, downtown Manhattan, and much more. The Liberty Cruise includes the legends and lore of NYC shared by experienced and professional tour guides, while the BEAST Speedboat takes you on a heart-racing thrill ride right to the Statue of Liberty. Either way, your on-the-water experience will be a memorable one!

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes one regularly scheduled one-hour Liberty Cruise or a thrilling 30-minute ride on the BEAST, a 70-foot racing powerboat (available May-September).

The museum commemorates the lives of those who perished on September 11, 2001. Photo Credit: Jin Lee/911 Memorial

Pay your respects to the victims of the 9/11 attacks at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Take a moment of quiet at the twin reflecting pools, where the names of every person who died in the attacks are inscribed. Examine the history and impact of the events and learn stories of loss and recovery.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes general admission to this educational and historical institution honoring the victims and examining 9/11.

Pay your respects to the victims of the 9/11 attacks at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Take a moment of quiet at the twin reflecting pools, where the names of every person who died in the attacks are inscribed. Examine the history and impact of the events and learn stories of loss and recovery.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes general admission to this educational and historical institution honoring the victims and examining 9/11.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Launched in 1943, the aircraft carrier Intrepid fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Cold War and the Vietnam War.

The former USS Growler first opened at the Intrepid Museum in 1989 and is the only American guided missile submarine open to the public. Growler offers museum visitors a firsthand look at life aboard a submarine and a close-up inspection of the once "top-secret" missile command center. Access is available to the various compartments as they were used during operations.

The Exploreum is a fully interactive exhibit space in the Museum's hangar deck, designed especially for families and kids of all ages.

Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s.

Get an up-close look at more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft.

The Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light exhibit transports visitors back to November 25, 1944, when the USS Intrepid was struck by two kamikaze suicide planes.

Explore the Museum’s collection of historical artifacts in an exhibit space spanning over 40,000 square feet. Get an up-close look at the space shuttle Enterprise and 28 aircraft, including the world’s fastest military jet. Enter Growler the only guided missile submarine open to the public. Climb into a real Bell 47 helicopter and land a space shuttle in the Exploreum.

Admission Includes

CityPASS includes general admission to the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, including the Space Shuttle Pavilion, the submarine Growler and the film Story of Intrepid.

Explore the Museum’s collection of historical artifacts in an exhibit space spanning over 40,000 square feet. Get an up-close look at the space shuttle Enterprise and 28 aircraft, including the world’s fastest military jet. Enter Growler the only guided missile submarine open to the public. Climb into a real Bell 47 helicopter and land a space shuttle in the Exploreum.

Admission Includes

New York C3 includes general admission to the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, including the Space Shuttle Pavilion, the submarine Growler and the film Story of Intrepid.

Hornblower Sightseeing Cruises

Cruises offer views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline and more.

Cruises depart from Pier 15 and travel down the East River, through New York Harbor, up the Hudson and back along Lower Manhattan’s shoreline.

Tour narration on the International Sightseeing Cruise is currently available in eight languages.

Experience New York City from a different point of view and see the harbor's sights from the best vantage point possible. Get up close to the Statue of Liberty for fantastic photo opportunities. See other iconic sights like Ellis island, Governors Island and the Brooklyn Bridge up close, and have an always-changing, ever-present view of the awe-inspiring Manhattan skyline and Freedom Tower. It’s the best way to see New York from a completely different perspective.

Admission Includes

Admission includes a two-hour Alive After Five Happy Hour cruise; kick back to the sounds of the onboard DJ while sipping on a cocktail and soaking up the amazing views. Or, choose a one-hour International Sightseeing Cruise, available in 8 different languages and offering unparalleled views of Manhattan’s iconic skyline and landmarks. Alive After Five cruise available seasonally.

Experience New York City from a different point of view and see the harbor's sights from the best vantage point possible. Get up close to the Statue of Liberty for fantastic photo opportunities. See other iconic sights like Ellis island, Governors Island and the Brooklyn Bridge up close, and have an always-changing, ever-present view of the awe-inspiring Manhattan skyline and Freedom Tower. It’s the best way to see New York from a completely different perspective.

Admission Includes

Admission includes a two-hour Alive After Five Happy Hour cruise; kick back to the sounds of the onboard DJ while sipping on a cocktail and soaking up the amazing views. Or, choose a one-hour International Sightseeing Cruise, available in 8 different languages and offering unparalleled views of Manhattan’s iconic skyline and landmarks. Alive After Five cruise available seasonally.

How is this different from New York CityPASS?

In a city that never seems to stop, where do you start? Simple – start with the best.

Visitors to New York City can find it overwhelming, but not if they have CityPASS – the very best attractions hand-picked and wrapped up in an easy-to-use ticket booklet. Because CityPASS is valid for 9 consecutive days starting with the first day of use, there's no need to feel rushed – save time on your research, see the city that never sleeps at your own pace, and truly enjoy the experience.

Totally worth it! Saved us a lot of time and energy! In the city that never sleeps, every minute counts!!!

Christos

A great way to view the wonderful city of New York on a budget! My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed all of our days out on this pass and were impressed with the amount we saved, leaving me more money to shop with!!

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My family loved New York City and CityPASS New York enabled us to see many attractions in a very short time. We were only in New York for four nights, but we packed those days and nights with exciting things to see and do. We are very likely to use CityPASS again in a different city, as we try to see the USA!

Tony

CityPASS made going to different places easy. Everyone is familiar with CityPASS so it's like you are VIP the whole time. What you don't have tickets to, there are discount coupons to in the CityPASS book.

pzaneta13

This was our first time using a CityPASS. We were planning our trip when we saw several activity passes for New York. This was the best option for us since we were only staying for 5 days. When we got to the various attractions, we compared prices. We saved a lot! I've now recommended this pass to friends who plan a trip to the Big Apple. We would definitely buy one again when we visit another big city.

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My daughter and I each had a New York CityPASS and were thrilled with every venue we visited. We both thought that the New York CityPASS encouraged us to visit some different sights we may not have even considered in our original trip planning sessions. The New York CityPASS was a great deal and I would highly recommend it to anyone who visits New York.

Sylvia

NYC's attractions can be pricey and the lines to visit them quite long. The CityPASS tackles both issues in one fell swoop. We paid for our booklets after 2 attractions so the value is the real deal.

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We loved the city pass! It allowed for flexibility in our days as well as allowed us to feel like we got our money's worth, without the pressure of feeling like we needed to stay in each museum or landmark all day. I will definitely continue to use CityPASS for the cities where available.

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My family just returned from our wonderful trip in New York City and this pass made it able to see all of the famous attractions in little time and for a wonderful price. I would DEFINITELY recommend this pass to anyone who wants to see more... For less!

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The New York CityPASS is the Password to unlock New York's popular tourist attractions. The best part is not even the fabulous savings made on the attraction entry fees (I reckon around 50%) - but the fact you can jump the queues as well!! Fabulous value!!

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Purchased the pass on-line while preparing our trip to New York. It was easy to exchange the voucher for the booklet and then the fun started. The booklet is worth the price and you save a lot (not only in money but also in waiting in lines). This is a highly recommended tool for visitors.

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Worth it for sure!Not only for the savings you receive from combining all the attractions, but for the VIP access i.e. Empire State Building. No lines are always a huge benefit in my eyes. We didn't got to the Metropolitan Museum and we still paid less for the attractions with CityPass

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Worth itHappy that I bought the pass. Good value and gave me access to a number of items I would not have otherwise considered paying for individually. Loved the inclusion of an evening cruise on the harbour.

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Get It.

Getting a New York CityPASS ticket booklet is simple. No matter how, where or when you buy, you’ll see the same huge savings and get the same price.

When you buy online, choose between receiving a voucher that you can print or having our customer care team lovingly pack and ship booklets to you. Easy as pie.

Vouchers couldn’t be easier to use – just bring your printed voucher to the first attraction you visit, and they’ll exchange it for your CityPASS ticket booklet. Just note that you may run into a line when exchanging your voucher during peak times. And, it’s always a good idea to bring your ID (attractions may ask for it).

If you’d like to have your booklets shipped to you, we ship to the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and UK. We can also ship directly to your hotel in the US and Canada.

You can also buy once you get to the city. It’s simple – just make the purchase at the first attraction you visit. The team there will know just what to do to get you in as quickly as possible. Piece of cake.

Use It.

Using New York CityPASS is easy. Simply show up at the attractions with your booklets or voucher. The pros at each place will know just what to do.

Once you have your booklets, your party can split up and visit the attractions in any order you wish. And your New York CityPASS booklets are good for nine (9) consecutive days starting with the first day of use, so there’s no need to rush through the attractions; you can see them at your own pace. A CityPASS booklet you buy today expires February 28, 2019. A voucher you buy today must be exchanged for a booklet within 6 months of purchase.

With CityPASS, you won't need to pay extra fees at the gate; everything specified in your CityPASS admission is included at no additional cost.

CityPASS perk alert: You’ll get to skip many ticket lines with CityPASS. Look at the tickets in the booklet for entry instructions at each attraction, and note that some attractions may require you to exchange your CityPASS ticket for an attraction ticket.

You’ll see there are several "option tickets" in the booklet that allow you to choose one or the other attraction. There’s no need to decide upfront which you want to see – choose when you get there. If you want to see both, many of our option ticket attractions offer admission discounts (see the coupons in the back of your ticket booklet).

The tickets in your booklet are actual admission tickets good for one visit (unless otherwise noted). You’ll want to leave them in place for the pros at the attractions to tear out. If tickets are removed, they’ll be considered invalid. Sorry, but rules are rules.

Love It.

You’ll love CityPASS. We’ve hand-picked the top attractions for you, so you don’t need to spend time researching. And with CityPASS, you’ll save up to 42% over regular admission prices.

Because your New York CityPASS booklets are good for nine (9) days, you can visit the attractions at your own pace—see several attractions in one day, or spread them out over your whole trip. You’ll be able to fully experience the attractions and still have plenty of time to explore the city.

And speaking of exploring the city, don’t miss the coupons in the back of your CityPASS booklet for great savings on things like shopping, dining, entertainment and transportation, plus discounts at many of the attraction shops for unique souvenirs and gifts.

Between our booklets and our online Plan Your Visit pages, we’ve got you covered with insider tips, the best days and ways to see the attractions, maps and more, so you can get the most out of your trip.

Finally, we have a favor to ask. If you love your experience with CityPASS, will you share it with your friends and family? Tell them what a great time you had, or post about it on social media. Share your pics with the hashtag #citypass on Instagram or Twitter and you could win 4 CityPASS booklets to the city of your choosing. Or, post a review to citypass.com/reviews and you’ll be entered in our monthly drawing for $500! What’s not to love about that?

Spend less money, do more enjoying.

With the money you save using CityPASS, you’ll have extra cash to do more shopping, taste the local cuisine, and get out on the town. You’re free to see and do more.

Spend less time researching, more time connecting.

No need to bury yourself in brochures and online travel guides. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a group, you’ll have more time to enjoy the experience with CityPASS. Don’t overcomplicate it – stick with the best things, and you can't go wrong.

Spend less "meh" time, way more "wow" time.

Your vacation time is precious. CityPASS includes only the most iconic attractions. Experience the best the city has to offer. Wow is right.

Spend less time rushing, more time experiencing.

Don't just grab a quick selfie and rush off to the next place. You have up to nine days to use your CityPASS. So take your time, immerse yourself, enjoy.

Spend less time in lines, more time feeling VIP.

When you use CityPASS, you'll skate past many main ticket lines and head straight for the good stuff. Feeling like a rock star? Check.

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